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A wrongful death lawsuit is expected for Darryl Tyree Williams, an unarmed, handcuffed and Black, who died after being repeatedly tased by North Carolina cops. The post RIP Darryl Tyree Williams: Wrongful Death Lawsuit Seeks Justice For Black Man Tased To Death appeared first on NewsOne.

This week on the Community Affairs Show, Cheryl Jackson talks with Ernest Woodson and Dr. Milton Lawler of Father’s Incorporated. FATHERS INCORPORATED was founded with the intent of assisting single-parent men who desired to be positive role models and responsible fathers and encourage men who have not yet understood the need, to do so. However, […]

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Read the full texts of Nathan Wade's letter of resignation and Fani Willis' letter to him accepting it and thanking him for his hard work. The post Reclaiming Her Time: Fani T. Willis’ Letter to Nathan Wade After Trump’s Motion Was Defeated appeared first on NewsOne.

Jackie Wilson was awarded a $17 million settlement for his wrongful conviction brought on by the "Chicago police torturers." The post Exonerated Black Man Rips ‘Chicago Police Torturers’ After $17M Settlement For Wrongful Conviction appeared first on NewsOne.

Jeronimo Yanez, the ex-Minnesota cop who killed Philando Castile, was denied a teacher's license by an appeals court. The post Ex-Cop Who Killed Philando Castile Is Stopped From Being A Licensed Teacher For Good appeared first on NewsOne.

Here's what we know about a new bill that has passed through the House of Representatives, which could result in a ban in the U.S.

Who knew that one hypothetical question could cause all this?! Melissa Wade had a special guest co-host in the Light Lunch as we welcomed Get Up! Mornings co-host Griff in the studio! He was in town to catch our girl Erica Campbell during the Raleigh stop of the One Hallelujah Tour and decided to check in with the Light […]

Sybil’s Birthday Shout-Outs Birthdays Stephen Curry, 36 Simone Biles, 27 (Olympic Gymnast) Chrisean Rock, 24 Kash Doll, 35 Quincy Jones, 91 Billy Crystal, 76 Greta Onieogou, 33 (All American actress) Michael Caine, 91   Remembering: Fannie Lou Hammer (1917-1977) Albert Einstein (passed in 1955)   Sybil Wilkes Top 5 Stories for ‘What You Need To […] The post Sybil Wilkes ‘What You Need To Know:’ NAACP Calls On Athlete Boycott and More appeared first on Black America Web.

The New York pastor who was both robbed of $1 million worth of jewelry during a church service and accused of stealing a parishioner’s life savings has been found guilty of extortion and fraud. Bishop Lamor M. Whitehead known as the Brooklyn “Bling Bishop,” was convicted of one count of making false statements to the […]